For early-stage startups looking to secure funding and build investor relationships, Startup TNT’s Investment Summit XI offers a valuable opportunity. With applications now open, founders can gain access to seed-stage investment, refine their pitch, and join a growing community of high-growth startups. Since launching, Startup TNT has facilitated over $17 million in investments across 100+ […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This May
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. May 9th through 11th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
YYC DataCon 2025 to Showcase Data-Driven Innovation in Calgary
The YYC Data Society has announced YYC DataCon 2025, Canada’s leading event for data innovation and growth, to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2025, at Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre. The conference is set to attract over 3,000 attendees with a lineup of international keynote speakers, including Harish Consul, Bob Remeika, and […]
Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote Inventures 2025 in Calgary
Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur, six-time bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Inventures conference in Calgary. Known for building and scaling multiple businesses, including VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, Gary leverages digital innovation and bold strategies to drive success. His unparalleled insights into marketing, entrepreneurship, and […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
Meet UofC Alumni Driving Calgary’s Tech Scene at Tech Thursday
Join Tech Thursday this week for an engaging panel discussion, UofC Alumni in Tech, featuring University of Calgary graduates who have built successful tech companies in Calgary. Tech Thursday is a weekly event that brings together Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders to share insights, scale startups, and turn local talent into global impact. […]
Tech Talent Tuesdays Returns to Connect Calgary’s Tech Community
Calgary’s thriving tech sector will once again have a dedicated space for networking and growth as Tech Talent Tuesdays returns for the 2025 season. Powered by CITI, this free, bi-weekly event kicks off on January 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KPMG Pitch Stage and West Hall in the Platform Innovation Centre. Designed […]
The Founder Mindset Podcast: Live Finale Panel
Calgary’s Leah Sarich is set to wrap up Season 2 of The Founder Mindset podcast in style—with a Live Panel on Entrepreneurship Growth at Platform Calgary on January 21st. Launched last year by hometown venture capital firm Thin Air Labs, The Founder Mindset has spotlighted the incredible stories of founders driving Calgary’s emergence as a […]
Graphite Ventures Hosting Founders Event in Calgary to Boost B2B Software Startups
Graphite Ventures, in partnership with CIBC Innovation, is set to host an exclusive event for founders of B2B software startups in Calgary on November 7, 2024. The event will cater to early-stage startups, ranging from pre-seed to seed stages, offering founders the opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s most active venture capital firms. With […]